The Walk-On Mentality™ Podcast with Jackson Mitchell

On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with Peter Rushford. After 5 years as a professional skier, Peter took his love of the outdoors and built a wildly successful sales agency partnering with brands like Ugg, Teva, Keen, and more. 37 years later, after getting a peak behind the curtain as to what makes some of the most successful brands in the world of outdoors successful, Peter d...

On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with the founder and head coach of Select QB Athletics, THE premier quarterback training academy in Houston, TX. What started out as Darrell direct messaging a few high school quarterbacks on twitter has now become the home of a Heisman Trophy Finalist, Elite Eleven Finalists, Jerry Rice Award Winners, and much more. In this episode we discuss...

On this week's episode we sit down with Christine Anderson. Christine is an avid triathlete, a Yoga Teacher Trainer, a CEO, Entrepreneur, and most importantly a light to all that have the pleasure of crossing paths with her. Our conversation was powerful as we discussed her journey of growing up in the suburbs, admission to rehab at a relatively young age and what she learned in the process, h...

On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with All World Endurance Athlete Matt Johnson as he prepares to take on the Leadville 100 Trail Race this weekend. When I met Matt, I assumed that he had been an endurance athlete for a long time, but boy was I wrong. After dipping his toe into the endurance space back in 2021 Matt simply became obsessed. Since then he has completed Ironmans, m...

On this week's episode we sit down with Will Thomas, Founder of BUILT by WILL, a San Antonio based personal training business. Will's journey from being an unconfident kid to exuding the confidence he does today as a result of betting on himself and helping others take back their confidence is inspiring. In this episode we talk the personal training industry, overcoming the victim mentalit...

On this week's episode of the podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Shugrue, the owner of Shug's, the Dallas based bagel shop that changed the game. We talked running, servant leadership, betting on yourself, raising capital, remaining humble, and much more. I hope you enjoy, and if you do please share it with a friend. Find us on instagram: @jackronrmitchell @thewalkonment...

On this week's episode we sit down with Scott McElroy. Scott is a Husband, Father, Brother, Community Leader, Athlete, Connector, and Executive Coach. Scott's journey has consisted of some really high highs, and some really low lows, but after listening to this impactful conversation you will understand that his advice to you is the same advice that he has implemented in his own life time...

On this week's episode we sit down with Founder of AOK Physical Therapy, Dr. Alyssa O'Krent. Dr. O’Krent graduated from St. Edward’s University prior to earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Texas Medical Branch. Three years into her career she earned a board certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, which puts her in the top 6% of PTs nationwide for evide...

On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with one of the best defensive players in the NFL, Maxx Crosby. Maxx's journey to where he resides today was far from without speed bumps. Dealing with addiction, injuries, and the aggressive highs and lows that come with being an elite player in the NFL could have knocked him off his feet, but his mindset, his daily commitment to his stand...

On this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with social media influencer, comedian, philanthropist, and former walk-on, Adam Waheed. You probably know him as @adamw across all social media platforms. From walking on to the football team at SMU, to couch surfing and getting to a point where he only had $100 to his name, Adam's story is a testament to the fact that there are no limits...

On this week's episode of the podcast we have the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO and Founder of Onu Ventures, Mikial Onu. Mikial's journey consists of many highs, but man were there some lows as well. His story is a testament to the fact that with the right mindset, even the darkest moments can lead to some of the brightest lights. After snapping his tibia leading into the bowl game...

On this week's episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ian Myers. Ian is a passionate marathon runner and triathlete, the founder of Good Wolf Provisions, a coffee expert, a lifelong learner, and someone who exhibits the fact that there are no limits to what we can accomplish if we believe and do the work. After a near death experience, Ian decided to get in the driver's seat of...

On this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Brogan Kemmerly. A native of Tucson, Arizona, he is a former college football standout and walk-on who brought his talents to the mortgage industry. Brogan's path was highly unique. After just over a year at U of A, Brogan decided to leave big time DI football and take the JUCO route so he could play the position he knew best, bu...

On this week's episode we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the Founder and creative mastermind behind The House of DREAMR and The DREAMR Foundation. A somewhat traditional upbringing led Austin to playing baseball and studying Finance at Johns Hopkins University. After he graduated college, what else was there to do other than follow the path of those before him, right? Wrong. A...

On this week's episode we sit down with Connor Saeli, an Austin, TX based entrepreneur and one of the Co-Founders of Waterboy. Connor's path to where he resides today is a testament to the fact that the main person keeping you from attaining your goals is often times you. After spending some time working for Goldman Sachs, Connor found himself asking the question "Why not?", and...

On this week's episode we have the opportunity to sit down with Cullen Gillaspia, otherwise known as Gilly. The Katy, TX native had his sights set on greek life and taking care of his grades as a normal student until a call from Texas A&M changed everything. Unsure of whether or not football was really going to be for him, Cullen reluctantly showed up giving his best day in and day out, on...

On this week's episode of the podcast we have the opportunity to sit down with Dom Fusco. Dom is on a mission to impact one million people through education on fitness, nutrition, and mindset. After finishing his collegiate sports career at Dickinson, Dom quickly realized that he has a burning desire to help people maximize their God-given potential, and that the only limits are ones we place...

On this week’s episode of the podcast we have the opportunity to sit down with one of Dallas’ top producing Real Estate Agents, Kacy Rodgers II. Kacy has exemplified The Walk-On Mentality™️ time and time again throughout his life. From teaching himself how to ‘do the work’ to play at an elite level collegiate football program, to playing at The U in Miami, getting cut from NFL teams time after tim...

On this week's episode we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Matt Hickman. Matt has an unbelievable story with numerous occasions of The Walk-On Mentality being displayed in full force. From walking on at Tulsa where he later became a captain, to taking every dollar out of his bank account to walk on on wall street, Matt's story shows us over and over again, that if you believe, you c...

On this week's episode of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast we sit down with Matt Choi. Matt is a Content Creator who specializes in bringing contagious, positive, energy into every environment he steps into and is on a mission to understand his deepest self, while inspiring others to do the same.  From playing college football, to corporate America, to starting his personal training business, to...

The Walk-On Mentality is all about betting on yourself, and finding a way to make things happen against the odds. On this week's episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Huron, Matt Mullenax. Knowing that his chances of playing in the NFL were slim, Matt put a massive emphasis on getting the most that he could out of the classroom. This lead him to earning a degr...

16 weeks ago I began training for my first marathon, and this past weekend I had the pleasure of running 26.2 miles through my old stomping grounds in Dallas, TX. Through the process of training and the race, I had several key takeaways I feel are applicable to our careers/lives. Here are a few of them: 1. Focus on now. 2. Control what you can control. 3. Preparation greets opportunity, but nothin...

On this week's episode we sit down with Idi Camara. After finishing up his professional soccer career, Idi jumped into the fast paced world tech sales. The work kept him incredibly busy, but it wasn't until a global pandemic hit that Idi was able to do the work to figure out what he is truly most passionate about. Idi founded his 'hole in the wall streetwear' brand "Original Ugly" in order to shar...

On this week's episode of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast we have the opportunity to hear from Founder of Forever Athlete, and Flow Coach, Cory Camp. Cory works with current and former athletes and on finding their identity once they finish playing their sport as well as provides safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and education for the Forever Athlete community. Tune in to hear about the high...

On this week's episode of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast we sit down with a Jack of All Trades, Scott Rousseau.  Scott has not only dabbled, but had tremendous success in various fitness realms from boxing, to surfing, running marathons, ultramarathons, and more. Not only has he had success in the fitness space, but through employing the same tactics that have allowed him success in those purs...